ART of Canyoneering

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Topics covered in the workshop:

canyon topography and rating systems review
advanced knots and hitches for rope, cord and webbing
efficient movement, climbing and stemming
efficient rope deployment
single-point and multi-point anchors
appropriate use of friction and sequencing for marginal anchors
single-rope and twin-rope rigging systems
importance and proper use of contingency rigging
static and dynamic courtesy rigging
guided rappels and redirects
specialized rappelling and belaying techniques
ascending and transitions
tandem and simul rappels
pothole escape techniques
problem-solving strategies
tips and tricks from Rich's 40+ years canyoneering

Testimonials

“Rich Carlson could be considered the father of American canyoneering because of his influence on style, technique, and ethics. In 1999 Carlson established the American Canyoneering Association to promote safety, responsibility, and ethics in American canyoneering. Rich and the ACA have been critical factors in building national standards that…

Dave Black

“This course will easily become the standard by which any other canyoneering course will be judged. It was amazing that the professional mountaineering guides found a lot to learn, but the pace was such that a neophyte like me could also pick things up quickly.”

“As always I am much the richer for my time with Rich. An excellent instructor. Always come away with having learned something new.”

“This was a great opportunity for me to get exposure to a myriad of new techniques for use in future canyoneering exploits. The experience and perspective of the instructors added another dimension and contributed greatly to the value of the course.”

“I have been a rock climber for over a decade and didn’t really expect to learn anything new. Was I ever wrong. I didn’t realize that there were so many specialized systems employed in canyoneering. All of it makes sense. Rock climbing systems are fine for dry rock, but…